© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver
| Silver (.958) | 16.22 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2008-2012 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 16.22 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#106355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia left with trident and shield, lighthouse in background, flowing garment into waves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA 2008
1/2 OUNCE FINE SILVER
Engraver: John Begdahl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the 2008 Britannia Four-Coin Silver Proof Set with an issue limit of: 2,500© The Royal Mint, 2008
The 2012 proof was issued as part of a limited edition set of 9 different 1/2oz £1 Britannia designs struck to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Britannia series.
© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2008-2012 period of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, which marked her Diamond Jubilee, or 60 years on the throne. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on one side and a depiction of the famous Buckingham Palace on the other. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 1656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 2008-2012 coin.
